Which of the Following Is TRUE About Adolescence

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about adolescence?

• A) This developmental period is recognized in all cultures throughout the world.
• B) Adolescence is a developmental transition between childhood and adulthood.
• C) It begins when young people reach sexual maturity.
• D) Adolescence is genetically determined.

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Definitions:

Freud's Theory

The psychoanalytic theory developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious desires, defense mechanisms, and the influence of childhood experiences on personality.

Adequate Superego

A term from psychoanalytic theory describing a well-balanced internal moral compass that guides behavior, incorporates societal norms, and mediates between the id and ego.

Identifies

The act of recognizing or establishing what something is or who someone is.

Self-esteem

An individual's self-assessment or self-evaluation of their own worth, capabilities, and overall value.